Forminet
Forminet tablets contain metformin, a medicine used to help control high blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
1000 mg
Active Ingredient
Metformin hydrochloride
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
Adults usually start with 500 mg or 850 mg two or three times a day. Children (10 years and older) usually start with 500 mg or 850 mg once a day.
Method
Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water, during or after meals to avoid stomach upset. Do not crush or chew the tablets.
Important
The maximum daily dose for adults is 3000 mg, divided into three doses. For children (10 years and older), the maximum daily dose is 2000 mg, divided into two or three doses.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Stomach problems like feeling sick (nausea), throwing up (vomiting), diarrhea, stomach ache, and loss of appetite. These usually happen when you first start treatment and get better when you take Forminet with or after meals.
- •Changes in taste.
- •Low vitamin B12 levels in the blood, which can cause extreme tiredness, a sore red tongue, tingling sensations, or pale/yellowish skin.
RARE
- •Abnormal liver function tests or liver inflammation (hepatitis). This can cause tiredness, loss of appetite, weight loss, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. If you get these symptoms, stop taking Forminet and contact your doctor.
- •Skin reactions like redness, itching, or hives (itchy rash).
Important Warnings
- Forminet can cause a very rare but serious side effect called lactic acidosis, especially if your kidneys are not working well. If you get symptoms like vomiting, stomach pain, muscle cramps, feeling very tired, difficulty breathing, a drop in body temperature, or a slow heartbeat, stop taking Forminet immediately and contact your doctor or the nearest hospital. Lactic acidosis is a medical emergency.
- Stop taking Forminet temporarily if you have conditions that can cause dehydration, such as severe vomiting, diarrhea, fever, being exposed to heat, or drinking less than usual. Ask your doctor for advice.
- You must stop taking Forminet for a certain period before and after medical procedures like X-rays with contrast or major surgery. Your doctor will tell you exactly when to stop and restart.
- Avoid drinking too much alcohol while taking Forminet, as it can increase the risk of lactic acidosis.
- Forminet alone usually doesn't cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). However, if you take Forminet with other diabetes medicines that can cause low blood sugar, you are at risk. Symptoms include weakness, dizziness, increased sweating, fast heartbeat, vision problems, or difficulty concentrating.